Curly is a 32-year-old Moluccan Cockatoo with a big voice, a soft heart, and a personality as unique as his name. Like many cockatoos, he can be cautious when adjusting to new surroundings, but once he settles in, he shows his sweet and affectionate nature. He absolutely loves head scratches and will gently lower his head to ask for preening.
Curly is hand-tame, though he prefers to be the one to initiate step-ups. He communicates loudly (screaming is his favorite way to talk!) but also shares a few words, his signature phrases are “Hi Curly!” and “Hi good Curly!”
This handsome boy enjoys exploring, climbing down to the floor to check things out, and chewing on his favorite toys, especially large wooden blocks and shreddable grass mats. He eats Zupreem Fruit Blend pellets, fresh fruits and veggies, and pumpkin or pumpkin seeds as treats. Nuts are also a hit, as long as they’re shelled for him!
Curly has a curled left foot, likely a birth defect, but it doesn’t slow him down one bit. Rope perches help keep him comfortable and steady. He’s also a dusty bird and benefits from regular misting. He loves a good spray bath and is slowly getting reacquainted with shower time.
Curly will do best in a home with prior cockatoo experience or a family eager to learn about their complex needs. With patience, enrichment, and lots of love, Curly will make an engaging and devoted companion.
Adoption Fee: $650
Curly is a 32-year-old Moluccan Cockatoo with a big voice, a soft heart, and a personality as unique as his name. Like many cockatoos, he can be cautious when adjusting to new surroundings, but once he settles in, he shows his sweet and affectionate nature. He absolutely loves head scratches and will gently lower his head to ask for preening.
Curly is hand-tame, though he prefers to be the one to initiate step-ups. He communicates loudly (screaming is his favorite way to talk!) but also shares a few words, his signature phrases are “Hi Curly!” and “Hi good Curly!”
This handsome boy enjoys exploring, climbing down to the floor to check things out, and chewing on his favorite toys, especially large wooden blocks and shreddable grass mats. He eats Zupreem Fruit Blend pellets, fresh fruits and veggies, and pumpkin or pumpkin seeds as treats. Nuts are also a hit, as long as they’re shelled for him!
Curly has a curled left foot, likely a birth defect, but it doesn’t slow him down one bit. Rope perches help keep him comfortable and steady. He’s also a dusty bird and benefits from regular misting. He loves a good spray bath and is slowly getting reacquainted with shower time.
Curly will do best in a home with prior cockatoo experience or a family eager to learn about their complex needs. With patience, enrichment, and lots of love, Curly will make an engaging and devoted companion.
We will review your application, and perform a background check, vet check and when applicable, a landlord check.
2.
Home Check
3.
Meet the Pet
For most species, a meeting is required. For some species, multiple meetings may be needed or required.
4.
Sign Adoption Contract
Once approved, sign the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee.
5.
Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
Whether interested in adopting a particular bird or not, you will need to fill out an Adoption Application, which can be found on our website. From there, our adoption team will process your application (including background check, veterinarian check for all current animals, and a home visit)
We will not ship any of our adoptable birds, and have a 100-mile adoption radius. We do not adopt to breeders. We are not able to adopt birds into homes that use Teflon product or smoke due to toxicity dangers.
Whether interested in adopting a particular bird or not, you will need to fill out an Adoption Application, which can be found on our website. From there, our adoption team will process your application (including background check, veterinarian check for all current animals, and a home visit)
We will not ship any of our adoptable birds, and have a 100-mile adoption radius. We do not adopt to breeders. We are not able to adopt birds into homes that use Teflon product or smoke due to toxicity dangers.
The FIRST step is to fill out an adoption application on our website at www.staravian.org/adopt. We are not able to arrange a meeting without first filling out an adoption application.
The FIRST step is to fill out an adoption application on our website at www.staravian.org/adopt. We are not able to arrange a meeting without first filling out an adoption application.
More about this rescue
Our mission is to improve and enrich the lives of parrots through rescue, rehabilitative fostering, adoption and education.
Our mission is to improve and enrich the lives of parrots through rescue, rehabilitative fostering, adoption and education.
Other pets at this
rescue
We'll also keep you updated on Paul's adoption status with email updates.
